How To Make Polenta Fries
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Serves:
Ingredients
- 1 cup cornmeal
- 4 cups water
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Cooking spray
Instructions
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In a medium saucepan, bring the water to a boil.
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Slowly whisk in the cornmeal, salt, garlic powder, and paprika.
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Reduce heat to low and cook, stirring constantly, for about 10-15 minutes or until the polenta thickens.
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Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and pour the cooked polenta onto it.
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Spread the polenta evenly to a thickness of about 1/2 inch.
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Allow the polenta to cool completely, then refrigerate for at least 2 hours or until firm.
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Preheat the oven to 425°F (220°C).
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Remove the firm polenta from the fridge and cut it into fries.
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Place the fries onto a greased baking sheet, making sure they are arranged in a single layer.
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Lightly spray the fries with cooking spray and sprinkle them with salt.
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Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until crispy and golden brown, flipping halfway through.
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Serve the polenta fries hot with your favorite dipping sauce.
Nutrition
- Calories : 170kcal
- Total Fat : 1g
- Sodium : 587mg
- Total Carbohydrates : 35g
- Dietary Fiber : 3g
- Protein : 4g
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